Jacques, deepest thanks for keeping a protective eye out for these
trumpeter swans over the years. I was there at least a month ago and could
tell something was terribly amiss. So heartbreaking.
On Mon, Jun 9, 2025, 9:46 PM Jacques Mersereau <jacmer...> wrote:
> As one who has done a lot of work over the many years trying to help those
> trumpeter swans at Scio and Parker,
> we do not know what happened to this latest family.
> I am pretty sure the male of the nesting pair was killed. His body floated
> in the NE pond for almost a week.
> After calling the MDNR a couple of times about it, I think they may have
> removed the body.
> But, that left the female alone with her cygnets. I fully understood that
> if any made it to fledge, it would be a miracle.
> And yet, similar miracles have happened there before.
> In reality, very soon after the male died, the number of babies dropped
> from seven to four. Then, Mama and her babies disappeared entirely and
> have not been seen for several days, today being June 9th. It doesn't look
> good. If a predator took Mama, there is no way the babies could survive
> very long thereafter. BUT, we have not seen any evidence of her being
> killed. Sigh.
>
> It just sucks. It is heartbreaking and depressing.
> Along with the successes, which are terrific, we have also had so many
> losses at Swan Corners.
> It's great habitat for Trumpeters, but one of the most dangerous places
> imaginable for swans to raise their young.
>
>
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> Jacques Mersereau
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM Dody Wyman <dody...> wrote:
>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> When I drive into Ann Arbor I frequently go by the intersection of Parker
>> and Scio Church where the two ponds are that the Trumpeters have been using
>> for the last umpteen years.
>>
>> This year doesn’t seem like it’s a good one for them. I first watched
>> sitting on the nest, then no more sitting, then only one swan. Anyone know
>> what’s going on?
>>
>> I’m sorry if this has been discussed. I don’t always get all the posts..
>>
>> Dody
>>
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